Skill Performance Research Articles

Blended Learning Using Edmodo: Students’ Performance and Attitude in Boxing During COVID-19

COVID-19 has led to quarantines, isolations, and social separations worldwide. Universities use distance education and blended learning especially for practical courses. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of blended learning via Edmodo on students’ performance and attitude when learning some fundamental boxing skills. Thirty-two students from 124 enrolled in a boxing sport course were randomly selected. A quasi-experimental design was used by creating a control group and an experimental group. A flipped classroom strategy was used to teach basic boxing skills to the experimental group via Edmodo. The control group was taught via teacher command style. Results of the post-measurements of overall skill performance score indicated that the experimental group outperformed the control group with a large effect size of ([Formula: see text] = 0.73). The Edmodo students also demonstrated positive attitudes. A blended learning program via Edmodo influences positively on learning boxing skills and motivates them to learn.

Development of Learning Methods Basic Life Support Based on E-Learning Program for Nurses: Literature Review

Basic Life Support (BLS) training is a must for nurses before entering the world of work. During the establishment of the pandemic in Indonesia, many face-to-face interactions were limited. The limitation also impacts the learning method of nurses. Most of the institutions use the E-learning (online) method. E-learning in nursing study has several advantages, such as being efficient, economical, and flexible. However, it also has disadvantages such as internet access, lack of interaction, and lack of direct practice with the media. This literature review aims to find the best e-learning methods for BLS training. The research design is a literature review. The article was conducted in three journal databases: Google Scholar, Scopus, and PubMed. A total of 16 articles that met the inclusion criteria were reviewed. The study showed that blended learning is the best recommended learning method for BLS. Combined learning methods improve the knowledge and skill performance of the students.

Integrating virtual reality technology into beginning welder training sequences

Virtual reality (VR) technology is an advanced modern resource commonly integrated into various forms of training. VR training simulations are customizable in that quality-grading parameter settings, physical environment, and user capacity can be modified to personal or professional preference. In this study, VR technology training practices are utilized to enact meaningful learning. Meaningful learning is achieved by providing visual and audial cues within the virtual training environment, weld performance skill development, and adequate skill practice time over a four-week span. This method of practice will reflect a new training style where beginning welders receive personalized feedback from both the VRTEX 360 virtual reality welding simulator and welding instructor. This training method benefits learners by expediting and enhancing their skill acquisition, adjusting their performance according to the various feedback they receive, and thereby experiencing meaningful learning. Results indicate that with each round of VR welding training participants’ test weld scores continuously increased, as well as consistently scoring 80% and higher. This enhanced performance of beginning welders implies VR welding training can effectively aid in developing complex welding skills. We recommend that future research investigate the effectiveness of parameter cues and total cost-savings of integrated VR technology into welding training methods.

Evaluation of Student Expectations and Clinical Competence Skills Performance during Surgery Clerkship Programme: A Comprehensive Study

The existence of a good clerkship system and quality lecturers will undoubtedly enhance the medical students’ knowledge and skills that align with their competencies. This study aimed to evaluate the achievement of surgical competence based on the expectations of students following clinical clerkships in a surgical department. This study included medical students who participated in a clinical clerkship in the surgical department using a mixed method with a sequential explanatory design as a quantitative approach. Pre- and post-tests were also used to assess changes in student knowledge, qualitative results were obtained from focus group discussions (FGD), and standardised questionnaires were used to assess student skills expectations and achievements. The results showed a significant increase in students’ knowledge after participating in a clinical clerkship, with a mean difference of 3.94 [standard deviation (SD) = 10.67]. However, only three of the skills met students’ expectations during clinical clerkship. This was attributed to a lack of opportunities to practice the skills that students had acquired, the presence of too many students, limited time, and a shortage of practical placements in regional hospitals. Most students perceived the majority of lecturers as nurturing and proficient. However, some lecturers are often occupied with their commitment, resulting in infrequent student interactions. The clinical clerkship system for the Department of Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University effectively enhanced student knowledge, but it needs to be improved to meet their skill expectations.

POTENTIAL OF ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES TO ENHANCE LEARNING OUTCOMES

The concern for the assessment of learning outcomes is reinforced today by the requirement expressed by society to get hold of skills graduates in various fields of activities. Hence, Learning outcomes are considered as an essential part of any type of learning process. A learning outcome is a clear statement of what a learner is expected to be able to do, or to know about language and provide value at the completion of a unit of study, and finally how well they should be expected to achieve those outcomes. It states both the substances of learning and how its attainment is to be demonstrated. This study will enhance the importance of assessment procedures of learning outcomes in developing higher education students’ information literacy competence which should be valued in all the fields of life. The study will find different types of tools and methods which can evaluate knowledge and skills to evaluate the importance of assessment. By using different types of assessment activities, teachers can improve activities of evaluations that is an important part of assessment procedures to achieve the learning outcomes.
 A central objective in the university context is to promote innovative teaching activities that increasingly see students as an active part of the learning process, fostering their learning outcomes, knowledge, and skills. Innovative assessment practices have the potential to shift the way universities function. By focusing on well-designed assessment tasks, where students are expected to work collegially and are actively involved in assessment, the opportunity to engage students in the assessment process is realized.
 For the purpose of finding out the potential of assessment procedures in developing learning outcome, one of the courses taught in English Department of Punjab University, Pakistan to the BS Linguistic students is assessed. The findings of the study reveal that assessment of learning outcomes today becomes an integral part of teaching and learning process, though whatever methods or tools we use to evaluate students’ performance of knowledge or cognitive skills, it should be in a positive and encouraging way of assessment. Moreover, the use of different assessment activities clearly points out that the achievement of learning outcomes depends on the proper use of assessment tools, then only we can see the potential of assessment in enhancement of learning outcomes. 

Perceived impact of initial Student teaching practice on teachers’ teaching performance and professional skills: A retrospective study

ABSTRACT The study explored in-service teachers’ perspectives of the impact of their previous student teaching practice on their teaching skills and professional growth. Drawing on the constructs of the social cognitive theory, the study employed a qualitative retrospective approach to interpreting in-service teachers’ perspectives of the effect of previous teaching practice experiences using semi-structured interviews as a tool for data collection. A number of 103 in-service teachers who completed their teacher education in different education preparation providers in Oman were interviewed. A thematic analysis approach was employed for data analysis. ATLAS-ti9 was used to analyse the interview data by coding the participants’ reflective thoughts and responses on the impact of their previous teaching practice on their current teaching performance. Three main themes emerged as a result of the analysis. Our findings indicate overall teachers’ positive reflection on the impact of student teaching practice, which provided them with sufficient training in planning classroom instruction. Furthermore, teachers reported dissatisfaction with the opportunities student teaching practice offered them about work ethics and classroom management, due to limited resources, concentration on theoretical content, and lack of procedural practical guidance. Implications for teacher education programmes in Oman are discussed within the scope of the study findings.

Mental arrangement in cognitive processes, processing information accurately, and performing the skill of shooting from both sides in basketball

Basketball is considered an open-surface game that requires the player to deal with the variables of the match according to the movement or stability of the opponent and in the form of motor responses and accuracy and the arrival of the balls to the different playing areas in which the teammate is present to obtain an appropriate opportunity for the process of possession and control of the course of the game that qualifies the team to win the game. Or achieve the required points in the matches. The response is the motor ability that a basketball player needs. It takes a short time to execute, provided that this execution is distinguished by the element of accuracy, which comes from the mental arrangement of cognitive processes through which information related to the details of the technical performance of skills, especially the skill of lateral shooting in basketball, is prepared. The research aims to identify the role of mental arrangement in cognitive processes and prepare information for the accuracy of performing the skill of shooting from both sides of the basket among young players. It is assumed that there is a statistically significant correlation between mental arrangement in cognitive processes and preparing information for the accuracy of performing shooting from both sides of the basket for the youth group, and it was the research sample was 30 young players from the Al-Zafaraniya Youth and Sports Center, Diyala Bridge, and the municipalities in Baghdad - Al-Rusafa. The descriptive approach was adopted using the method of correlational relations, and the researcher used statistical methods, percentages, correlation coefficient (Pearson), arithmetic mean, and standard deviation to reach the results, and the results were presented. Analyzing and discussing the results, and arriving at the most important conclusions, there is a significant correlation between the mental arrangement in the cognitive processes and processing of information and the accuracy of shooting from both sides of the basket for the youth group. It is recommended to emphasize the mental arrangement in the cognitive processes and processing of information, provided that it is coupled with the accuracy of shooting side tackles with the ball. Basketball for young players.

The effect of neuromuscular training on improving some skill performances in basketball

The aim of the recent study was to examine the effect of neuromuscular training on performance layup and free throw shots performance among female basketball students. Study sample was female students of physical education and sport sciences department (Age 20.21±39.0) who volunteered to participate in this study. Thirty-seven female students participated in this study, where (21) female students were selected to be experimental group of neuromuscular exercises. A sample of (16) female students was used for the exploratory study from the original community. Results showed that neuromuscular exercises can improve the chosen basketball skills (free-throw and layup-shot shooting). The contribution of neuromuscular training in a positive way to the free-throw and layup-shooting skills.

The effects of various teaching approach in the physical education student on the performance of volleyball skill: systematic review

Implementing a Volleyball Learning Model from a young age is a strategic approach to enhance long-term achievements in the sport. Purpose: This study aims to explore the impact of various teaching and learning approaches on enhancing students' volleyball skills. Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA) statements were determined using keywords related to volleyball skills, physical education, and teaching approaches. The following four databases were used: PubMed, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, and Scopus. A comprehensive strategy is used to assess the quality effectiveness of each article in this review. The population discussed in this study is the potential of various types of physical education learning approaches in improving volleyball skills. The exclusion criteria for this study included articles from databases that were not current. Result: We identified 363 articles and selected 9 based on criteria such as alignment with research objectives, topic relevance, sample size, research protocol, and results. The results of this study explain various teaching approaches to improve volleyball games performance, namely in terms of technical ability. This study shows the effectiveness of various teaching approaches to improve the performance of secondary school children's volleyball games.

Measures of Clinical Performance and Communication Skills of EM Residents on Simulated Resuscitations are not Correlated

Measures of Clinical Performance and Communication Skills of EM Residents on Simulated Resuscitations are not Correlated

Resident performance of nontechnical skills in level 1 traumas

Resident performance of nontechnical skills in level 1 traumas

A Study on the Awareness of Workplace Emotional Intelligence in the Corporate Sector

Workplace Emotional Intelligence is a critical and essential skill in any sector especially the corporate sector. Organizations are recognizing the importance of fostering EI among their workforce, as it leads to more productive, harmonious and successful workplace. Workplace Emotional Intelligence (EI) has emerged as a critical factor in the success of employees and organizations. The purpose of the study is to examine the awareness of workplace emotional intelligence among employees in the corporate sector. Workplace Emotional Intelligence is the ability to find, understand, and manage one’s own emotions and those of others in the workplace. It encompasses a wide range of skills, including empathy, self-regulation, social awareness, leadership, conflict resolution and stress management. The importance of emotional intelligence has notably reached a majority of the employees. They do realize that emotional intelligence skills in the workplace affect job performance and effective leadership. Employees are able to self - regulate their emotions when facilitates conflict resolution. The employees’ ability to exhibit self-awareness and sensitivity shows an inclination towards fostering positive workplace relationships, building rapport and maintaining personal friendships among colleagues. The consistently shows that high levels of EI lead to improved communication and leadership effectiveness. The findings of this study provide insights on how emotionally intelligent individuals are to an organization’s success.

Mapping proglacial headwater streams in High Mountain Asia using PlanetScope imagery

Headwater streams transport nutrients, sediment, and mineral-rich groundwater downstream. In High Mountain Asia (HMA), headwater streams also funnel glacier and snow melt to sustain continuous water supply for the downstream region. These channels remain poorly mapped because of their inaccessibility and because they are smaller than the resolution of Landsat (30 m) and Sentinel-2 (10 m). In this study, we assessed the ability of 3 m resolution PlanetScope imagery to detect the proglacial headwaters downstream of all high-altitude glaciers larger than 5 km2 in HMA. We created 3000 manually labeled image tiles to train and evaluate computer vision (CV) against techniques common in the hydrologic remote sensing literature, specifically normalized difference water index (NDWI) thresholding and random forests (RF). Results indicate that CV best detects the headwater streams with >0.60 F1-scores, nearly 0.20 points higher than RF and 0.45 points higher than thresholding. We also assessed how errors in CV propagate to derived hydrologic information, exemplified by the biogeochemically critical measurement of stream surface area. We found that CV classifications produced surface areas with 0.98 R2, 0.01 km2 MAE, and 0.02 km2 RMSE against manually labeled surface areas. We also observed the best CV performance during the spring season with 30% more skillful classification performance than in summer and fall. Our results prove the ability of PlanetScope imagery to detect and map headwater streams accurately and at scale, and that classification errors stemming from the imagery or the CV methods do not greatly impair our ability to quantify stream surface area meaningful for biogeochemical exchange and hydrology studies.

Examinees’ Four Skills Performance Balance in High Stake Foreign Language Examinations

The present study aims to investigate the balance of the examinees’ performances in different skills tests as part of a foreign language examination. In many cases, the examinees’ performances in the four skills present significant deviations. This deviation raises the question of whether it is an indication of an error in the construction or rating of the test or whether it is an expected result. In order to explore this question, a study was conducted using real data collected from 8715 candidates who participated in Italian language exams, administered by the Greek State Certificate Language Proficiency System (KPG), between 2011 and 2015 (ten sessions). The data were analysed with Latent Class Analysis (LCA) and indicated that there is no balance between the performances of the examinees in the different skills tests.

Determine a Benchmark for Predicting Skill Performance in Terms of the Offensive Tactical Behavior of Futsal Players

The research aimed to derive predictive equations for the skill performance in terms of the offensive tactical behavior of futsal players, while the research areas included the human field, which was represented by futsal players, and determined the time range for the period from (5/1/2023) until (15/3/2023). The researcher used the descriptive approach in the style of correlation and predictive relations, and the research sample consisted of (100) players from the clubs of Maysan province futsal, and the researcher applied skill performance tests and tactical behavior; Predictive equations were also extracted through which skill performance can be predicted in terms of offensive tactical behavior, and the researcher recommended the need for coaches to pay attention to offensive situations because of their great role in the performance of skills being one of the basic requirements that affect sports performance.

Analysis of Clinical Skill Performance During Medical Internship at Department of Surgery, Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia

Introduction: Direct observation of procedural skill (DOPS) is a method of assessing a trainee's performance in a work setting. It involves a supervisor monitoring the trainee while they carry out a procedural skill using a structured checklist. This study aimed to investigate the perceptions and levels of satisfaction among medical interns and their assessors during their surgical clinical attachments at the Department of Surgery, Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia.
 Methods: The research was based on the steps of an action research project. The test includes basic surgery procedures like securing a peripheral IV line and drawing blood for testing, as well as skills like suturing and knot tying, putting in a nasogastric tube (NGT), and putting in a trans-urethral urinary catheter. The data gathering instruments used were self-administered, semi-structured questionnaires for both interns and their evaluators. After the implementation of the DOPS interventions, the questionnaire was distributed to both students and instructors. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 26.0 software, calculating frequency and percentage values for comparison.
 Results: Most of participants believe that DOPS has the potential to enhance the objectivity of assessing students' skills. The majority of participants strongly agreed that DOPS enhances the relationship between students and teachers, provides valuable feedback to medical interns, should continue in other departments in the future, and is an effective teaching and learning tool. The DOPS performance showed a significant improvement between the first and second assessments in all four procedures.
 Conclusion: DOPS can serve as a standard tool for assessing fundamental practical abilities in the surgical fields. Given that action research involves a paradigm shift and necessitates ongoing reflection and improvement, it is advisable to conduct additional studies to evaluate the performance of interns in all other departments.

Development and Evaluation of An In-House Lumbar Puncture Simulator for First-Year Resident Lumbar Puncture Procedure Learning.

Lumbar puncture (LP) is a common invasive technique considered an essential learning milestone for anesthesiologists due to its application in spinalanesthesia. We aimed to develop an in-house LP simulator, test its effectiveness in learning the steps to perform anLP and analyze its impact on the first-year residents' self-confidence at our hospital. We used 3D printing and silicone casting to create an LP simulator based on a lumbar spinecomputed tomography (CT). We divided 12 first-year anesthesiology residents into control and experimental groups. The control group received traditional training, while the experimental group practiced with the simulator for three months. We used a procedure checklist anda Likert scalesurvey to evaluate their procedural knowledge and self-confidence at baseline, three, and six months. Eighteen months later, we evaluated their LP performance skills. Both groups showed a significant improvement in their knowledge scores over time.After three months, the experimental group had a higher median knowledge score (10 (10 - 10) median (min-max)) than the control group (9 (8 - 9.5) median (min-max)) (p = 0.03). While there were no apparent differences in median self-confidence scores between the groups at any time point, the experimental group had a significant increase in their self-confidence for performing an unassisted LP, with a median score of 1/5 (1 - 2.3) at baseline and 5/5 (4.8 - 5) after six months (p = 0.006). In contrast, the control group's self-confidence scores decreased from 4/5 (3 - 4) after three months to 3/5 (2 - 5) after six months. The evaluation of performance skills did not yield statistically significant results. Our study demonstrates that an in-house LP simulator is an effective and practical approach for first-year anesthesiology residents to learn the LP procedure. This approach could be particularly useful in settings with limited resources and a lack of sufficient patients to practice on, as it provides an opportunity for faster learning and increased self-confidence.

Training Needs of the National Agricultural Research System Scientist of Bangladesh

Knowledge, skills and attitude are components for increasing the job efficiency and performances of the employees for increasing productivity in an organization that can achieve through training. Scientist requires knowledge, abilities and skills for better performance that can identified through training need assessment, which is lacking in National Agricultural Research System (NARS) in Bangladesh. Assessing training needs through proper methods is of paramount importance in this regard. Agricultural researches mainly conducted by the researchers of the 13 national research institutes work under the coordination of the Bangladesh Agricultural Council (BARC). The objective of the present study was to identify the types of training needs for the NARS scientists of mono-crop and multi-crop organizations. The empirical data were collected from 25 September to 01 November 2022 from the individuals through online survey and face to face sessions on the training need assessments (TNAs) in each of the NARS institutes. During the TNA sessions, job and task analyses exercised, and skill-gap analyses conducted to identify the types of training required for the scientists. The present article highlighted the training needs which are significant to design training programs in achieving scientist’s efficiency, and lead to achieve objectives of the organizations.

The Influence of Self-Efficacy, Knowledge, Attitude, and Skills on the Organizational Performance of the Ministry of Transportation, Mediated by Personnel Competence, Graduates of Indonesian Aviation Higher Vocational Education

This research delves into the impact of various factors on Organizational Performance, with a specific focus on graduates of Vocational Higher Education in Aviation in Indonesia employed as Civil Servants (ASN) within the Ministry of Transportation. The factors under scrutiny include Self-efficacy, Knowledge, Attitude, and Skill, with an exploration of their positive influence on Organizational Performance. Furthermore, the study examines how these factors contribute to Personnel Competence among these graduates and assesses the resultant effect on Organizational Performance within the Ministry of Transportation. Additionally, it investigates the mediating role of Personnel Competence in the relationship between Self Efficacy, Knowledge, Attitude, Skill, and Organizational Performance. Employing a quantitative survey method with a positivistic approach, this study utilizes Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) for data analysis. Through this methodology, the research aims to elucidate the correlation between graduate competencies and organizational tasks. The ultimate goal is to provide valuable insights into bolstering organizational performance through effective human resource development strategies within the aviation sector, thereby catering to readers unfamiliar with the topic or research methods and ensuring clarity and coherence in the language to enhance understanding.

ANALYSIS OF SCHOOL CURRICULA IN TERMS OF REFLECTION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-CARE SKILLS TO MENTALLY RETARDED SCHOOL CHILDREN

A focus on self-care skills fosters an environment where all children, regardless of ability, can participate and contribute to the classroom community. The formation and development of self-care skills for children with mental retardation during school years is an important and integral part of the overall system of preparing them for study in inclusive settings, independent life and work to the possible extent.
 At the same time, literature data, work experience of teachers and special educators working in inclusive schools, as well as our observations show that for children with mental retardation, especially in the lower grades, the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills and self-care skills in various types of daily activities (game, educational, work, etc.) presents significant difficulties. The possession of these skills is important for these children not only during school but also after graduation.
 The significance of the problem under study also increases because today in Armenia the shift to inclusive education is a reality and children with various needs study together. This requires children's independence, sufficient social behavior skills, spatial orientation skills, high-quality performance and many other self-care skills in a wide variety of areas of activity. The level of development of these skills largely determines the success of inclusion and adaptation of these children among their classmates.
 Considering the above mentioned, it becomes important to study and analyze school curricula for various disciplines in grades I-IV in terms of how they reflect issues of education and the development of self-care skills for children with mild and moderate mental retardation. This will help to clarify the positive and negative aspects of these programs, the degree of their direct or indirect connection with the issues of developing self-service skills in these children, and to develop appropriate proposals for their improvement.